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If you are still having this experience you have one of two options. Print your return and mail it with your statement by selecting mail instead of e-file. How do I switch from TurboTax Online to TurboTax Desktop? In this version you can change to Forms, scroll to Form 5329, Line 54a, click to add the statement. TurboTax will allow a statement to be added. Please update here if you need additional assistance and we will help. @slw4683 

Yes, you will report this on  Schedule OI, Item L to provide the required transparency to the IRS. Even though you are claiming it as an "Adjustment to Income" rather than an "Exclusion at Source" (which would go on Line 1k), the IRS requires Schedule OI to reconcile any treaty-based positions that reduce your taxable income.   Here is how to report.   1. Enter the details: a. Country: India b. Tax treaty article: Article 21(2) Note: This is the specific article that allows Indian students and business apprentices to claim the standard deduction or other specific adjustments/exemptions similar to US residents.   2. Number of months claimed in prior tax years: 0 Since this is your first time claiming it, "0" is correct.   3.  Amount of exempt income in current tax year: * Yes, this should be the value you entered on Schedule 1, Part II, Line 24z.   This amount is "exempt" from your final taxable income calculation, so it must be reported here to explain why your total income on Form 1040-NR is being adjusted downward.

The 'hit a snag' error is usually a connectivity issue, depending on where you are in the program when you receive it.   If you've disabled your anti-virus programs and cleared Cache and Cookies, sometimes closing the program and returning will resolve it.     Make sure you've updated your program through the ONLINE link at the top if using TurboTax Desktop.  Here's how to Request a Refund.   @TurboTaxDisappointment 

I think you are referring to a Utah individual tax return form TC-40. If so, you need to navigate to the state tax return section once logging into TurboTax. There you will see an option to delete the state form and that should resolve your issue. 

Gambling To enter the W-2G  or other documents For your Gambling winnings--Go to Federal>Wages & Income>Less Common Income>Gambling Winnings You can enter your winnings, and then keep clicking through the interview to enter gambling losses.   https://www.irs.gov/help/ita/how-do-i-claim-my-gambling-winnings-and-or-losses   Gambling winnings are taxable income.  Losses are an itemized deduction.  If you do not have enough itemized deductions to exceed your standard deduction, your losses will have no effect. https://blog.turbotax.intuit.com/income-and-investments/how-are-gambling-winnings-taxed-8891/     2025 STANDARD DEDUCTION AMOUNTS SINGLE $15,750  (65 or older/legally blind + $2000) MARRIED FILING SEPARATELY $15,750  (65 or older/legally blind +1600) MARRIED FILING JOINTLY $31,500  (65 or older/legally blind + $1600) HEAD OF HOUSEHOLD $23,625 (65 or older/legally blind + $2000)

That’s probably the question when you entered Social Security.   Go back through the Social Security questions.   There is a screen asking if you lived in a foreign place.  People have been answering it wrong or skipping it.   And it is for each spouse.   Federal Taxes Wages and Income Then scroll down to Retirement Plans and Social Security Then the second line - Social Security (SSA-1099. RRB-1099) - click the Start or Revisit  button

@AnnetteB6    I think I get it: under the simplified expense method, the IRS limits the home office deduction to no more than net income, with no carryover to future years (perhaps otherwise lots of people would have large NOLs).   On the other hand, purchasing new equipment could (in principle) lead to an NOL that one could carry over.   If I've got it, many thanks!